Menopause

Question 1 of 18

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Premature menopause is defined as menopause ( <40 years of age, <43 years of age, <45 years of age )
Early menopause is defined as menopause ( <45 years of age, <48 years of age, <43 years of age )
Late Menopause is defined as menopause ( >54 years of age, >50 years of age, >56 years of age )

Explanation

Question 2 of 18

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

cells of the ovary secrete oestrogens

Explanation

Question 3 of 18

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which hormone is responsible for proliferation of the endometrium?

Explanation

Question 4 of 18

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which hormone is responsible for continued growth of the endometrium once fertilisation has occurred?

Explanation

Question 5 of 18

1

Which three of the following are typical signs of menopause?

Select one or more of the following:

Hot flushes
Joint aches
Night sweats
Weight loss
Nausea & vomiting
Chronic fatigue
Pallor

Explanation

Question 6 of 18

1

Menopause should be managed first line with conservative measures such as a healthier diet, weight loss and exercise.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 7 of 18

1

Individuals going through menopause are advised to avoid caffeine if at all possible.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 8 of 18

1

Which type of contraception is commonly used to alleviate menorrhagia associated with menopause?

Select one of the following:

Intrauterine Device
Intrauterine System
Contraceptive Implant
Contraceptive Injection
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

Explanation

Question 9 of 18

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

acid can also be prescribed to help women with menopausal menorrhagia.

Explanation

Question 10 of 18

1

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Hormone Replacement Therapy has been shown to decrease a woman's likelihood of developing ( osteoporosis, breast cancer, cervical cancer, coronary heart disease ) in later life

Explanation

Question 11 of 18

1

Woman with Hypertension must have their blood pressure within the normal parameters before they can start HRT.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 12 of 18

1

Most women on HRT only have their oestrogen deficiency supplemented.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 13 of 18

1

Hormone Replacement Therapy increases the risk of subsequently developing breast cancer.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 14 of 18

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which hypertension medication can be given to women instead of HRT in order to reduce the occurrence of symptoms such as night sweats?

Explanation

Question 15 of 18

1

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

In women entering the menopause:
It is recommended that women over 50 continue contraception until months after their final period
It is recommended that women under 50 continue contraception until months after their final period

Explanation

Question 16 of 18

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

In women who do not wish to have hormone replacement therapy:
For treatment of hot flushes in menopause, a 2 week trial of which SSRI is known to alleviate symptoms?

Explanation

Question 17 of 18

1

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

With respect to hormone replacement therapy (HRT):
A woman with a uterus should be offered ( combined, oestrogen only, progesterone only ) oral/transdermal HRT
A woman without a uterus should be offered ( oestrogen only, combined, progesterone only ) oral/transdermal HRT

Explanation

Question 18 of 18

1

	Created by Matthew Coulson about 5 years ago

Honours Degree Medicine (Reproduction & Sexual Health - Week 6) Quiz on Menopause, created by Matthew Coulson on 31/03/2019.

Question 1 of 18

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 2 of 18

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

cells of the ovary secrete oestrogens

Explanation

Question 3 of 18

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which hormone is responsible for proliferation of the endometrium?

Explanation

Question 4 of 18

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which hormone is responsible for continued growth of the endometrium once fertilisation has occurred?

Explanation

Question 5 of 18

Which three of the following are typical signs of menopause?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 18

Menopause should be managed first line with conservative measures such as a healthier diet, weight loss and exercise.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 18

Individuals going through menopause are advised to avoid caffeine if at all possible.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 18

Which type of contraception is commonly used to alleviate menorrhagia associated with menopause?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 18

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

acid can also be prescribed to help women with menopausal menorrhagia.

Explanation

Question 10 of 18

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

Hormone Replacement Therapy has been shown to decrease a woman's likelihood of developing osteoporosis breast cancer cervical cancer coronary heart disease( osteoporosis, breast cancer, cervical cancer, coronary heart disease ) in later life

Explanation

Question 11 of 18

Woman with Hypertension must have their blood pressure within the normal parameters before they can start HRT.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 18

Most women on HRT only have their oestrogen deficiency supplemented.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 18

Hormone Replacement Therapy increases the risk of subsequently developing breast cancer.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 18

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Which hypertension medication can be given to women instead of HRT in order to reduce the occurrence of symptoms such as night sweats?

Explanation

Question 15 of 18

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

In women entering the menopause: It is recommended that women over 50 continue contraception until months after their final period It is recommended that women under 50 continue contraception until months after their final period

Explanation

Question 16 of 18

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

In women who do not wish to have hormone replacement therapy: For treatment of hot flushes in menopause, a 2 week trial of which SSRI is known to alleviate symptoms?

Explanation

Question 17 of 18

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 18 of 18

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

A woman with a high risk of Venous Thromboembolism should be given transdermal HRT oral HRT( transdermal HRT, oral HRT ) over oral HRT transdermal( oral HRT, transdermal )

Explanation

Hormone Replacement Therapy has been shown to decrease a woman's likelihood of developing ( osteoporosis, breast cancer, cervical cancer, coronary heart disease ) in later life

In women entering the menopause:
It is recommended that women over 50 continue contraception until months after their final period
It is recommended that women under 50 continue contraception until months after their final period

In women who do not wish to have hormone replacement therapy:
For treatment of hot flushes in menopause, a 2 week trial of which SSRI is known to alleviate symptoms?

A woman with a high risk of Venous Thromboembolism should be given ( transdermal HRT, oral HRT ) over ( oral HRT, transdermal )